Custom Eco-Friendly Packaging for Polymer Clay Jewelry Series: My Small Business Process! Part 1/4

Find out what the best custom eco-friendly packaging options are for your small business and polymer clay jewelry brand without breaking the bank! In this FOUR PART Packaging and Shipping Series you will learn how to surprise and delight your customer with unique, custom, and conscious packaging while also making smart economical decision for your specific business and budget! Today I am giving you the scoop on my personal packaging and shipping process as a small business and professional polymer clay jewelry artist as well as ALL the details on every product I use and what packaging companies I LOVE. Watch until the end for a BONUS Q&A where I specifically answer your MOST ASKED questions on packaging and shipping!
This Four Part Small Business Packaging and Shipping Series will cover the following topics:
Part 1: My Eco-Friendly Small Business Process!
Part 2: Packaging and Shipping for New Small Businesses
Part 3: Affordable, Unique Eco-Friendly Packaging Ideas
Part 4: How-To Brand, Budget, and Price for Small Business Packaging and Shipping
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xoxo,
Lisa
Let’s Connect!
Shop: www.theslowhaus.com
IG: @theslowhaus
Start selling wholesale: www.faire.com/...
Earrings I’m Wearing:
rb.gy/ovhc31
Helpful Videos:
Beginner's Guide to Maker's Markets:
• A Beginner's Guide to ...
HOW-TO: Apply Earring Backings to Polymer Clay Earrings
• How To Apply Earring B...
8 Best and Worst Polymer Clay Brands for Jewelry Making
• 8 Best and Worst Polym...
Top 5 Tools for Polymer Clay Jewelry Makers!
• Top 5 Tools for Polyme...
Companies & Shops Mentioned:
NOISSUE TISSUE CO.
www.noissue.co
Fully customizable packaging products that are eco-friendly so that your brand can provide customers with an unboxing experience that isn’t tarnished by excessive amounts of non-recyclable plastic.
CANVA
www.canva.com
A simple way to design presentations, social media graphics, and more with thousands of beautiful customizable layouts without needing any graphic design experience!
WEST & SAGE
www.etsy.com/s...
A lovely small custom stamp business that can create branded, logo, and address stamps for your company!
HOMEGROWN GEMS
www.etsy.com/s...
Small printing business that specializes in personalized earring cards and jewelry display cards!
INKBLOOM DESIGNS
www.zazzle.com...
A small online design studio specializing in the creation of beautiful printed designs.
DAUGHTERS MARKET
daughtersmarke...
An online retailer that features goods crafted by women-owned businesses in the United States.
PIRATE SHIP
www.pirateship...
Shipping software that searches best rates and makes consolidating and printing orders an easy, streamlined process!
Products Mentioned:
Single Post Hole Punch: amzn.to/35tCxQS
Double Post Punch: amzn.to/3kDJiE8
A4 Paper Cutter: amzn.to/3eX5QOS
Heavyweight Card Stock Paper: amzn.to/36FPEh2
Muslin Bags: amzn.to/2UrNmfN
Shredded Crinkle Paper: amzn.to/2UqbQWH
Clam Shell Boxes: amzn.to/38J3DWc
Paper File Organizer: amzn.to/3lvGVV6
Stamp Ink Pad: amzn.to/3ppUAiV
Label Printer: amzn.to/3niZDQ6
Thermal Label Paper: amzn.to/36Dw6tI
Shelf: amzn.to/2UBlQfP
Gold Wire Bins: amzn.to/2IHGQiJ
Target Bins (my color is no longer available, but these are the same!): rb.gy/byopfs
Music:
Music by Mark Generous - Luscious - thmatc.co/?l=6...
Music by Mark Generous - August Rush - thmatc.co/?l=6...
Music by Mr. Chase - Breeze - thmatc.co/?l=C...

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Table Of Contents: Intro: 0:00 Announcements: 1:35 My Packaging: 4:00 Home Office Shipping Station: 19:50 How I Purchase Shipping Labels: 25:37 How I Package: 28:20 Bonus Q&A: 28:55

[@calliejeanglenn9808]

Thank you so much you are a gem ! Love all your ideas following some of them thanks so much!

[@jennifersiegfried3517]

I think your video was very informative and helpful. My only issue with it is that you did not enable CC and the music playing at the same time you are speaking makes it very difficult to clearly hear and understand. Music is fun but please consider removing it in future videos and enabling CC. Thanks! :)

[@gigima1976]

Thank you for all of your invaluable information. People like you will always be successful because you are not afraid to share your knowledge for fear that other people will “steal” your ideas. Love your work!

[@thebeachyblonde]

Oh no- did you not complete the series? I loved this video and was looking forward to the rest of them! I am just starting out and this info was so helpful. Please consider continuing the series!! :)

[@saritasophia]

Can you make a video about what you did to sell on a website/permits/ licensees/ taxes? 🤍 this part stresses me out and no one talks about this part please 🥺❤️

[@nicolecollins4226]

I was just about to ask this! Yes please 😊

[@jennifferocasio7396]

Check out Sam Vander-Wiellen. She does masterclasses talking about this stuff

[@lorijohnston5273]

Free shipping is the best idea. I know when I shop, I will buy more if I can get free shipping!

[@theslowhaus]

Absolutely! I am the same way 🤓

[@ellmegan101]

I’m thinking of starting my own clay business and all your videos are really helping me and you definitely cover stuff I hadn’t even though of, so thank you!

[@theslowhaus]

Excited for you!!! Good luck with your new ventures. I hope to always be a good resource for you. 💕💕💕

[@gugulethugaea]

Hey, can you do a video on where to find quality backs and jumprings, please.

[@adannaryce305]

You are my absolute favorite polymer clay business to watch. Thanks for being an inspiration to me! I always watch your videos before making decisions for my brand 🧡

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you!!! 😭💕😭

[@yesyart1179]

I love all of your tips ideas and sharings. A really good soul, not selfish at all. Thank you so much!!!

[@jewelskeaton]

I found your channel this past August by chance and was totally inspired to give clay a go! Fast forward 3 months and I am getting ready to start selling in a second boutique! My goal is to retire from nursing, so far it has enabled me to go from full to part time. Just wanted to thank you for putting all your knowledge out there for the rest of us, you are a fabulous resource to me and many others. Much Love!

[@theslowhaus]

Awww that’s incredible! Big congrats to you!!! Hope you get to retire soon! And thank you for the kind words, I appreciate you supporting my channel 💕💕💕

[@osalitawilliams8522]

There is a saying that goes there is enough space in the universe for all of us to thrive. When I watched this very informative video, I was taken aback by your enthusiasm and just wanting to share your wealth of information with the general public. Thank you.

[@michaelabugg]

If it’s not too personal, can you make a video about taxes, if you’re an LLC or if it’s necessary, and just more of the numbers and such behind it? I love all of your videos and everything you’ve done on this channel so thank you🥺

[@emmac5903]

I would love to see your studio set up! Like how you keep all your materials organized (:

[@susieat02]

thank you, this is so helpful as I am just setting up and feel so overwhelmed by everything

[@whitneyeldridge5870]

These tutorials are THE BEST! Thank you so much for sharing this freely for makers and artists! I can't wait for the other videos in the series. It would be awesome to see a video of how you prefer to condition clay!

[@TheSirenandThePirate]

Your videos are so so helpful thank you for sharing!

[@beatajachim8549]

Oh my, it gave me a headache :D great video, lots of info!! You sure do everything with love! Im waiting for more business tips and tricks :) Go girl!

[@theslowhaus]

Hahaha it’s a ton of info! I feel like I’m only scratching the surface too. 🙈 Appreciate the support! 💕

[@napaea9460]

What do we want? We want the next 3 parts to this series! 😊🥰

[@ellechimliag3940]

Thanks for this video. Tt was very informative. Just wondering, where can I find the rest of this series? I can't seem to find parts 2,3 and 4.

[@skylerstanton4029]

Thank you so much for all these videos and being so open with your process! I’m new to packaging/shipping products and I’m really looking forward to the rest of the videos in this series!!! SO HELPFUL

[@delaneybuck8261]

You are so great and so thorough! Thank you so much for all the tips and supporting other makers :) Your videos have been so helpful!

[@theslowhaus]

Absolutely! Thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍

[@BiancaRizo22]

Thank you so much for your videos and all your helpful information I love that you add everything in the description! 🥰

[@StefaRoonEquins]

This is SO helpful! Really looking forward to part 2 🤩

[@JustBrookeAshley]

I love you content! It’s very helpful. Question, how much inventory should you have made before you launch each collection?

[@MsFIREFLIES10]

My question exactly, I’m super curious to know too!

[@mashihoshamburger8205]

small business owner here! it depends on how big your "audience" is. but make at least 5 per pair. if you're scared it wont sell out fast, test the waters first. clay earrings takes hours (or days in my case) to make so it would be nice if you see first if people will be willing to buy it. if they do, then you have the initial 5 and you can just make a new batch. you may sell it as a pre-order item too so you'll just make one whenever someone orders :)

[@MacyMc27]

@@mashihoshamburger8205 this is so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@user-lu2mq4bw3i]

Just found you. Learned so much! Can't wait to explore your channel. Thanks so much for your content! Great energy. ✨✨Happy creating 🤗✨✨

[@latoyabrown9107]

Incredibly helpful and thorough. Thank you!

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you!!! 💕💕

[@divagaliam]

Thank you!! your information you shared is so helpful!!! I'm a newbie and the shipping was my next project to search. I'm using all the sites you mentioned.

[@marquellwitten7885]

I too am new to working with polymer clay and am still having an issue with getting the baking down. I watched a video you did on tips and look forward to seeing how they come out after trying again. Watching your videos make me excited and inspired to keep creating and organizing. MY QUESTION IS...(LOL) you get money back when it comes to Tax Time for all of your customizations?( labels, stickers, and other branding stuff?)

[@laciechambers3020]

Yeah, I use the dremmel to put in the earring holes on a stack of 15+ cards at one time. Also put in a guiding hole at the same time for the larger hanger holes so I don't have to think a about it later. Just make sure that everything is stacked exactly the same and hold it firmly so it doesn't shift.

[@jerrycallender9352]

Greetings from Tucson, Arizona. I just 'stumbled' on your channel this morning, and subscribed, and SO happy I did! You've answered questions I didn't know I had. I lost my fabric shop - wall hangings/totes/jackets/pillows/quilt conservation - to COVID and have returned to polymer clay and was lost as what to do with what I've already created.

[@soundstosanity8262]

Amazing video I am repackaging because I feel my package is beautiful just all over the place. This made me feel less anxious. Thank you! Great work!

[@alejandrorochaweimar9442]

I love your videos, you’ve encouraged me to start my own small business, it feels so good to see how you explain everything. I’ve always been a crafty guy but I got down when I used to live in a small Central American country but now that I live in the US I can tell I’ll be blessing. Thanks for being such a Inspiring girl to all of us out there.

[@brightstars5421]

Thanks again for another informative video. I appreciate you sharing your tips and tricks, looking forward to the other videos.

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you so much! Lots of good things to come! 💕

[@aqeelahmalone]

Thank you so so much!! This is the most insightful video I’ve found. I’m launching my jewelry brand in the coming months and this has definitely helped a ton with me making decisions I was still uncertain about in terms of packaging

[@laciehickman]

Cannot wait for the eco-friendly packaging options! I’m ready to browse some products! 😍 I hate using plastic bags and such for my small business.

[@murukinya656]

Happy New Year. Hanks for the great video. I've been agerly waiting for the rest of the uploads. Thanks for being so thorough and transparent. I'm in the UK but find a lot of the info you share relevant and practical. Here's to a successful year for your business

[@carolh6959]

Amazing tutorial, so helpful and inspiring 😄 You are so positive too and I have to say it 'Love Your Earrings'! Thank you so much from Ireland 💕

[@lulubella83]

Hi! Great video. I have kind of a dumb question. I have only shipped in bubble mailers and now I want to do shipping boxes with the seal sticker. But I cannot figure out where to place the shipping label? On top of your branded sticker box seal? At the bottom of the box? Hopefully u understand...lol. Thanks

[@anniecastillo1344]

Great information. I just watched your video. Thank you for all the ideas. I was looking for the Part 2: Packaging and Shipping for New Small Businesses Part 3: Affordable, Unique Eco-Friendly Packaging Ideas that you mentioned on your video but couldn't find it.

[@Persican1]

Super helpful video!! Thank you!

[@ss84415]

Thank you so much for this video!! So incredibly helpful!!

[@petaashton4301]

This video is so helpful!! Thanku so much!! X

[@Samanta641]

Thank you for all the information! Super grateful for your videos 💕

[@thesouthernoregoncouple1144]

Giiiiiirrrrrrlllll your killing it !!!! Thank so much for the tips

[@moniquel5623]

You are so awesome for sharing! I am a crafter so not selling but I love making things and still want my things to look professional! Would love to see your storage setup/organization!

[@aicyaJ]

Thank you so much for this! I've been wanting to get into jewelry making business & there was so many things you mentioned that I didn't even think about! Also I love your organized setup & how you have eco-friendly packaging.

[@yayalim65]

So, organized at all. Greats and insipred Content ! ❤️

[@missSchwick]

So excited for these 4 videos!!! Can’t thank you enough! You are amazing, beautiful & talented!

[@andreaportee1056]

So helpful and your work is beautiful! Thank you!

[@oliviawooten6219]

Thank you for this wealth of knowledge. I had to find another avenue to make my sales and this means a lot to get all of this information. Looking forward to tuning in to all of your future KZbins tips.

[@juliampadilla17]

Super helpful! Thank you always !!

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you!

[@evijabozinska296]

Thank you so much about all this infomation! I am always happy when I see that seller is thinking about presenting their product. And I am always excited to open that kind of packages. Loved this video and it is inspiring me doing my own business...maybe clay earrings? Who knows 😊

[@stephlight123]

Hi Lisa! Thanks for the video! Will you be finishing the series?

[@tracycramer8355]

I've seen makers use their dremmel to drill holes through lots of earring cards at once, which seems nice and efficient

[@laciechambers3020]

Thats what I do. Works perfectly. Can do 15+ at one time. Also drill a guiding hole for where the larger hanging hole should go. So that I don't have to think about it when I put that in. I use the same exact drill bit that I use for jump ring holes.

[@emilyruney5695]

thank you for all these tips, I'm trying to start up my own business and your videos really help!!

[@allymacredie1043]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Great tips!!!!

[@sticysaavedra2171]

Thank you so much for all your information!!! That definitely helps a lot can’t wait for your other videos

[@mnwatson]

Extremely helpful can’t wait for the other videos

[@karmenkrafts496]

Thank you for the videos, they are fun and helpful! I wish Joyful Ideas and Sales!

[@valerievienne]

hey dear:) love your channel and all your advices for polymer clay makers! I wanted to give you a tip for making holes in the earring cards: you take a stash of your cards and your Dremel and drill the holes with it, super easy super quick :)! greets from another maker in Vienna! :)

[@elizabethhreformado]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate all these tips and tricks ☺️

[@Beamukui]

I love how very informative she is , I had to subscribe

[@vinisek]

You’re amazing, thank you 🙏🏻✨✨✨

[@kathiezamora7690]

I would definitely would want to see your next video about this😃

[@laurenkorolyk3811]

Tip for punching holes in earring cards!! If you have a dremel grab the smallest drill bit that you have and drill through, I can get through 10-15 at a time!

[@lindaleewise4801]

I just found you!!! Love you and your videos ❤️❤️ thank you for sharing.

[@aprilcgomez2877]

I just want to say Thank you so much you have help me a lot with your videos.

[@brbsarahh]

Can't wait for part 2!!

[@ninaruybal5672]

Great Great Great buisness info! Thank you so much for sharing ❤.

[@jenniperkins4260]

Omgosh you are amazing thank you so much !!

[@missSchwick]

I am wondering how you photograph your products and yourself? Do you use a particular light? Camera or phone? There are some product photography videos out there, but not on something as small as jewelry. Or should I hire a product photographer? Sorry for so many questions. I appreciate your time.

[@lorijohnston5273]

I love your hair 😍

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you! Just made the change after 3 years of no color. My girl is on instagram @portlandcityhair (:

[@christinaschultz6835]

I love your videos! So helpful. I’d love to be a small business owner someday and this is very inspiring and helpful for any business.

[@Jasmine-gi7ob]

So glad your channel was recommended when I was doing some research! I’m new to all of this but very excited and thankful for the guidance and help you’re giving. I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned how to price your earrings but if you could do a video on that or point me in the right direction if you’ve answered it elsewhere :) thank you so much and I look forward to the rest of this series and your future videos!!!

[@autumnblu47]

Thank you for all the awesome tips. Can you tell me where I can find the other videos for part 2-4. I can't seem to find them.

[@midblume]

SO excited for this series!!!!!!!!!!

[@angelabutler9239]

Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🌈🌟⚡💗 Blessings to you and your business!

[@AnaSantos-eb8wu]

Hii! Loved this so much! Where can I find the 2nd video?

[@kandidlykaypea4634]

Could you do a video on how to connect with stores to do wholesale orders?

[@avi8782]

Amazing video once again!! Also, I’m loving your new hair! It really suits you!! ✨

[@LisaAdams.75]

Huh... well how about that... just as I am looking for my packaging, your video comes along! I have also ordered my self designed tissue paper from No Issue ! I was looking into jewellery box's and mailers... may still do as I found the perfect colour mailer bags that represent my brand as well as the crinkle paper! I've been using Pinterest to gather ideas for my packaging. Your video has also helped thankyou! I had no idea I could buy earring hole punches!!!!!

[@lanbast558]

so helpful 💜 thank you so much 🥰

[@gcsegovi]

can you please make a video that discusses the more business side i.e. paying taxes, how to register your business to even pay taxes, forms, how to copyright your work etc etc etc. Please and thank you! Your videos are a godsend.

[@simplystaceycraftsbakingan5913]

Great info! Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@sweetp.beauty3319]

💣💀🔥I'm a beginner at polymer clay and I love it. I hope to start selling sometime...thank you for sharing your knowledge...btw you remind me of Jasmine or Jucyjass vlogs! 💣💀🔥

[@Persican1]

Thank you so much for filming this video!! It has been so incredibly helpful in creating eco conscious packaging, especially as a complete newbie! Māhalo Nui loa

[@arianarodriguezc8193]

Love your shipping setup!

[@silvanaverduzco2921]

Thank you all your amazing tips ❤ You should make a video of how to create a website ‼️

[@lizvega345]

What size should I buy my stamp 😳😳

[@brookemarks9848]

Your videos are super helpful! I started a clay earring business and your channel has helped a lot. I feel like there’s is not much info on clay earrings since it’s pretty new. I did have a question about your shipping. Where do you place the label when shipping?

[@jewlsglitters98]

Your videos are so helpful! I opened up my Etsy shop not too long ago & it’s been super slow. But I’m gonna take these tips & use them ❤️

[@theslowhaus]

Congrats! What is your shop? I’d love to check it out. Wishing you lots of success! 🥰

[@jewlsglitters98]

@@theslowhaus OMG! Thank youuuu! I’m @julesandclays on Etsy 🥰

[@MrMariemkhan]

I’m waiting for part 4 of this series!! Is it out yet?

[@MadreGoose9011]

You mention adding the earrings to the card just before packaging, could you do a video on how you store and organize for ready made earrings or pieces ready to assemble? I'm at a loss... I've been in the game just at a year and I have yet to find something that works for me... Currently have them clothes clipped to a line rts and it takes so much space...

[@alexiabigaud-morin2073]

Hello ma belle ! I was wondering where do you get your thank you card ( for customers) printed ? Do you print them on your own ? Bisous and thank you for being so inspiring !

[@ThamaraHolt]

I have the same question

[@momoramosa]

Your channel has been soooo helpful! This was very thorough and amazing! I've been wanting to start my own jewelry business and this was just perfect. I'm wondering where do you get your earring posts/hooks? I want to find good quality ones but am scared that I may be paying too much or getting low-quality hooks (I would like sterling silver or hypoallergenic hooks and I noticed you thought of those details too). Thank you again for your wonderful videos!! :)

[@cafecondulce2820]

This is SO HELPFUL THANK YOU! Do you send the boxes like that with shipping label on box or pit box in something else? Thanks love 🤍

[@aayankhan480]

I got one question.. What's the eco friendly replacement for metal hooks, jump rings, wire, beads, and other jewelry-making materials.. One doubt that I've been trying to get answer for the same.

[@julisaa1995]

Your videos are so helpful! I have a question, where do you buy your backings?

[@pebblessbc]

Thank you 💖

[@khushaliblehh]

I am thinking of starting a clay earrings buisness so which clay would be better air dry or polymer. I can't really get polymer clay as I don't have an oven and it's really expensive here as well